Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Estadio Dr. Machado de Matos where Felgueiras play host to C.F. Estrela da Amadora. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Felgueiras are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Felgueiras are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while C.F. Estrela da Amadora appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0C.F. Estrela da Amadora kick off and get the first half underway!
3.08
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
8.50
0-0Nigel Gardner threads the ball through to Francisco Jesus. Francisco Jesus passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Soares. Sebastiao Soares shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.25
0-0Arek Gadocha comes in with a late challenge on Nigel Gardner. Arek Gadocha is shown the yellow card! Nigel Gardner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.28
0-0Pedro Hernandez hacks Toni Dhorasoo from behind! Pedro Hernandez is warned by the referee! Toni Dhorasoo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.46
0-0Rodrigo Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.15
0-0Frederico Jardim makes a beautiful solo run. Frederico Jardim surges forward with the ball. Frederico Jardim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Marques.
33.20
Massimiliano Manari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Reis. Artur Reis shoots from outside the area but somehow Stephen Kalac manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Felgueiras kick off the second half!
47.55
Artur Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Toni Dhorasoo. Toni Dhorasoo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Pinheiro. Ricardo Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.59
Massimiliano Manari catches Hakan Özalan on the ankles. The referee calls over Massimiliano Manari and shows him a yellow card! Hakan Özalan stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.14
Hauke Hermann takes it forward alone. Hauke Hermann threads the ball through to Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Arek Gadocha. Arek Gadocha connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.46
Felgueiras are easily keeping C.F. Estrela da Amadora at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
61.28
Cristiano Bento brings the ball forward. Cristiano Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephen Kalac who gathers it comfortably.
67.08
Artur Teixeira makes a beautiful solo run. Artur Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Dugbatey. Christian Dugbatey sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
84.36
Rodrigo Pinheiro makes a beautiful solo run. Rodrigo Pinheiro shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.59
Daniel Marques makes a simple pass to Pedro Hernandez. Pedro Hernandez flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Soares. Sebastiao Soares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hauke Hermann.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.9%
49.1%
Play Area
28.1%
50.9%
21.1%